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Deming Walmart employee recovering from burns

By Bill Armendariz, Headlight Editor

Posted:
03/24/2013 06:58:19 PM MDT

Deming Walmart employee Robin Saucedo continues to receive medical treatment at University Hospital in Albuquerque after suffering burns to her upper body as the result of a two-vehicle accident in the Walmart parking lot on Saturday, March 16, 2013.

Saucedo was cooking hot dogs and hamburgers outside the store in the parking lot as part of a charitable fundraising event for the Children's Miracle Network.

"This is something my mother took a lot of pride in," said her son, T.J. Saucedo by phone on Friday. "She always looked forward to that day when she could help out and raise money for a cause she had a passion for."

When two vehicles collided in the parking lot, a Ford pickup lost control and veered into the cooling area next to the store. The truck hit a propane tank used for the barbecue grill and it ignited near Saucedo.

She suffered second- and third-degree burns to her arms and chest, and first-degree burns to her face and neck, according to her son.

"She underwent a skin graph for her left arm on Wednesday (March 20) and it took well. She was going to have another graph for her right arm on Friday," T.J. Saucedo said. "The doctors are pleased and everything looks good for her recovery."

Robin Saucedo works in the Human Resources division of Walmart and she is chairwoman for the store's Children's Miracle Network fundraiser.

"The outpouring of support, prayers and cards has been tremendous," T.J. Saucedo said. "Thanks so much to all who care and to the support from Las Cruces, El Paso and Deming people.

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Cecilia Ponce of Walmart has been great and my mom and our family truly appreciate the support."

The Saucedo family also includes husband, Tommy, and sisters Rebekah Jaramillo and Roxanne Jaime.

Robin Saucedo could be home as early as the end of this week.

Bill Armendariz can be reached at barmendariz@demingheadlight.com. Follow us on Twitter: @demingheadlight.com

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